Course Details

Certification

National unit of competency

RIIHAN301D - Operate Elevating Work Platform

Please note that this is the nationally recognised unit of competency. It is recognised and accepted throughout Australia. Please be aware that “Yellow Cards” are issued by an industry body outside of the VET system. You do not require a Yellow Card to operate an EWP or scissor lift. This is a common misconception.

Course Duration

1 day (allow approximately 8 hours)

Price

$299.00 pp for public courses. Book online and save $10.00! (scroll up, find your date, and click Book Now)

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Course Overview

This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to operate elevating work platforms which are not classified as requiring a high risk work (HRW) licence. If you need to operate boom lifts that have a capacity beyond 11m, please see our EWP over 11m course.

After successfully completing this nationally-recognised course you will be trained and competent to operate:

EWP (Boom Lift) under 11m

Scissor Lift (up to any height)

Vertical Lift*

*The unit RIIHAN301D covers the operation of a range of elevating work platforms under 11m. Our course will provide participants with skills and knowledge to operate elevating work platforms that are transferable to any EWP under 11m. The specific plant used in our training courses are boom lift (BL) and scissor lift (SL). All Australian work sites have an obligation to induct new workers on the plant they are required to use. However, we do recommend that workers check with their employer(s) as to the applicability of any training related to on-site plant and equipment, as well as any site-specific training requirements.

Competent students will receive a card detailing the unit of competency and the class of machines they were trained and assessed in (at this time, boom [BL] and scissor [SL]).

For on-site training (group courses) we can contextualise the training to the specific plant being used on site and identify this on the card issued to competent students.

Course Outline

Access, interpret and apply elevating work platforms documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

Identify and select any required tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report, verbally or in writing, any faults prior to commencement

Perform pre-start and post-start inspections/checks

Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

Stabilise elevating work platform

Place tools and equipment into bucket/platform

Use approved safety devices, ensure safety of personnel and surrounding site

Act on or report, verbally or in writing, monitoring systems and alarms

Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

Complete work and shut-down in accordance with agreed work plan

Carry out work platform inspections and fault finding

Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and site authorised procedures and practices

Carry out minor operator maintenance to manufacturer’s instructions and site requirements

Process written records

Clear work area and reuse, recycle or dispose of materials

Check, clean, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

Course Inclusions

Training conducted by an experienced height safety specialist

Knowledge on relevant legislation and Australian Standards for elevating work platforms and working at height

Advice on risk control methods for the type of work at height to be undertaken

I started this course with no operating experience but by the end I am confident with my skill level to operate and gain more experience in the workplace. Warwick explained the theory and practical very well and he helped me achieve everything I wanted to with the course.

James S. - Melbourne, VIC

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Really good training, great environment and friendly staff - trainer and admin. I felt a lot more confident after the course and would take on the big task that I was not sure of at first. Jason, the trainer was very informative and had great experience in the field which was carried over in the classroom. Well done, I’m looking forward to my next course.